4-H Awards Celebration

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1 4-H Awards Celebration October 21, 2015

2 MSU Extension Staff On behalf of the Ingham County MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development staff, I would like to send an enormous thank you to all the adult volunteer leaders, parents, and youth who contributed countless hours and energy to the Ingham County 4-H Youth Program. A special thank you goes to all that helped make the awards program possible those making nominations, 4-H Council, awards committee, banquet committee, and all the volunteers who helped type and prepare the display boards. With your ongoing support, dedication and enthusiasm, we can continue to make a difference throughout Ingham County! Sincerely, Daniel Moffatt Mark McCorkle 4-H Program Coordinator 4-H Program Coordinator MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status.

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4 Ambassador Gabrielle Ankney Town N Country 4-H Club Genevieve Brown Webberville 4-H Club Sierra Jezuit Town N Country 4-H Club Jordan Kolk Ingham County Equestrians 4-H Club Katie Ostrowski Town N Country 4-H Club Ambassador Gabrielle Ankney Town N Country 4-H Club Megan Bliesener Town N Country 4-H Club Genevieve Brown Webberville 4-H Club Jaden Dietz All 4 Aurelius 4-H Club Sierra Jezuit Town N Country 4-H Club Ethan Merckling Town N Country 4-H Club Anna Moser Town N Country 4-H Club Katie Ostrowski Town N Country 4-H Club Anna Rue Town N Country 4-H Club Ayley Shortridge Red Cedar Kids 4-H Club Outstanding Young Member Award The outstanding member award is given to members that have been nominated by their club based on their character. These members exhibit traits that all 4-H members should strive for. Outstanding Young Member Award 5-8 Ethan McClintock White Oak 4-H Club Nolan Saltman Northwest Leslie 4-H Club Jillian Gould Fit to Show 4-H Club Savannah Hughes Town N Country 4-H Club Adrianna Fogg Lopin Lariats 4-H Club Outstanding Young Member Award 9-11 Jade Pendergraft White Oak 4-H Club Maggie Callender Red Cedar Kids 4-H Club Sophie Howse Onondaga 4-H Club Sasha Sherrick Town N Country 4-H Club Olivia Omer Northwest Leslie 4-H Club Hannah Marshall Kids & Critters 4-H Club

5 4-H Club All Stars All-Stars are selected by their club according to the criteria they select. Nominees are recognized for exemplary service, attendance, attitude, etc. Gabrielle Ankney Town N Country 4-H Club Antonia Ditschman Red Cedar Kids 4-H Club Kylea Fell Fit to Show 4-H Club Matthew O Daniel Onondaga 4-H Club Good Citizen Award This award recognizes members that make a difference through their actions. This year s top five overall winners are: Sarah Griffith East Hamlin Wranglers 4-H Club Kat Grimm Onondaga 4-H Club Steve Harkness Happy Hustlers 4-H Club Sophia Lindsay Dansville 4 Leaf Clovers 4-H Club Valerie McMaster Town N Country 4-H Club Honorable Mention Trevor Pollok Country Squires Kristen Pollok Country Squires Brandy Warval Dansville Wranglers Nolan Saltman Northwest Leslie Jade Pendergraft White Oak Tyler Jenks Kids & Critters Gabby Hutchison East Hamlin Wranglers Nick Boucher Red Cedar Kids Cheyanne Davis Fit to Show Taylor Saltman Northwest Leslie Evan Jenks Kids & Critters

6 Outstanding Teen Leader Award The outstanding teen leader award was created to recognize teens who have contributed through their club or county-wide project areas. Kelsey Daniels Fit to Show 4-H Club Sarah O Daniel Onondaga 4-H Club Other Nominations Ethan Merckling Town N Country 4-H Club Samantha Marable Red Cedar Kids 4-H Club Hannah Sheathelm Lopin Lariats 4-H Club Maggie Silcox Lopin Lariats 4-H Club 2015 County Medal Recipients County medals are a way for youth of the county to receive recognition for the work that they put forth in their clubs and in the county 4-H program. To receive a county medal, the youth must complete a minimum of 2-3 years of work in a specific project area and demonstrate the skills that they have learned through an application. The county medal application is a great way for 4-H members to prepare for the state awards program. Gabrielle Ankney Visual Arts Megan Bliesener Rabbits/Creative Writing Genevieve Brown Visual Arts Jaden Dietz Poultry Kat Grimm Teen Leadership/Goats Ethan Merckling Rabbits/Cavy Anna Moser Dairy Alison Ross Dogs Anna Rue Visual Arts/Poultry Jessa Shortridge Rabbits

7 2015 State Award Delegates Sierra Jezuit Rabbits & Cavies Barbara Makela Leadership & Personal Development Sarah O Daniel Environmental & Earth Sciences 2015 State Award Winners Sierra Jezuit Rabbits & Cavies Senior Division Sarah O Daniel Environmental & Earth Sciences Senior Division 2015 Mark of Excellence Award Winner Colton Dysart Sandhill 4-H Club Keagan Long Sandhill 4-H Club 2016 State Award Nominees Gabrielle Ankney Rabbit & Cavy Science Genevieve Brown Communications & Expressive Arts Kat Grimm Goat Science Ethan Merckling Rabbit & Cavy Science Anna Moser Dairy Science Anna Rue Swine Science Ayley Shortridge Birds & Poultry Science

8 Club Community Service This award recognizes the important services our clubs provide in their communities 1st Place Fit to Show 4-H Club 2nd Place Reins & Riders 4-H Club Top Club Award This award is intended to recognize clubs that excel in all aspects of 4-H participation, community service, leadership, and education. Fit to Show 4-H Club Town N Country 4-H Club

9 Leaders Years of Service 1 Year Jacqelyn Bashore Becky Callender Stephanie Chapo Jon Chester Julie Grimm Corey Post Ann Marie Rizzo Kendra Rude Sue Silengo 5 Years Corinne Carpenter Patti Christmas Wesley Christmas Stephanie Dietz Marsha Edington 10 Years Tracy Baldwin Melissa Chelf Shawn Henney Rachel Hunter Stella Emens Coe Emens Rebecca Every Kristen Fell Thomas Heeney Penny Jezuit Jan Kelley Pamela Mackinder Charles Reid Carl Kludy Semora Kludy Mike Marinez Ken Weinstein Rob Reid 15 Years 20 Years Suzie Cantwell Chuck Goeke Cheryl Massa Lynda Minger Julie Casper

10 25 Years 26 Years 28 Years Jackson, Tim Jackson, Val Battin, Jenean Anway, Helen Golden, Kathy McCowan, Nancy Wilcox, Amy 29 Years 30 Years 31 Years Miller, Debbie Bingham, Debbie Horrocks-Boehmer, Janel Showers, Barb 33 Years 34 Years 35 Years Griffin-Bradley, Brenda Hutchison, Phil Showers, Douglas Warner, Michelle DePue, Bonnie Moon, Fred 37 Years 38 Years 39 Years Barnett, Janice Pincumbe, Deb Fanson, Phillip 41 Years 51 Years 53 Years Barrett, Judy Welker, Gladys Fanson, Harvey Fanson, Carol Years of Service

11 Friend of 4-H The Friend of 4-H Award recognizes a person or business that may not be a part of a 4-H club or committee but has made significant contributions to some aspect of the 4-H program in Ingham County. This year s winner is: Tracy Ostrander In recognition of the dedication and devotion shown to the principles and ideas of 4-H, Tracy Ostrander has been named as the 2016 Friend of 4-H. The children of Ingham County 4-H are extremely fortunate to have the generous support of Tracy and the David Chapman Agency: A sponsorship that assures the continuation of programs that promote the learning and growth of Ingham County children for the betterment of their professional and personal lives.

12 Leader of the Year Award The Leader of the Year Award recognizes a 4-H Club leader that has made significant contributions to the 4-H program and their club. This year s winner is: Penny Jezuit, Town N Country 4-H Club As the inspiration behind Town N Country, Penny has brought together friends, new and old, creating a dynamic environment of support and learning. Celebrating her 10th year as Club Leader, Penny is also Rabbit Superintendent and President of 4-H Council. Penny has taught our 4-H young people how to develop good character through encouragement, discipline and hard work. She is a true role model for children; leading by example and always giving 100%. Penny is an awesome example of what our county 4-H leaders should and can be. Others Nominated Harmony Gmazel Jan Kelley April Kunkel

13 Ingham County 4-H Council NORTHEAST Joann Kinne Vantown Suzie Cantwell (Chamberlain) - Webberville Genevieve Brown Webberville (Jr. President) NORTHWEST Penny Jezuit Town N Country (President) Sierra Jezuit Town N Country (Jr. Vice President) Katie Ostrowski Town & Country (Jr. Treasurer) Gabby Ankney Town N Country (Jr. Secretary) Jordan Kolk Ingham Equestrians (Jr. Parliamentarian) CITY OF LANSING AND AT-LARGE Debbie Miller VIP Charles Goeke VIP (Co-Treasurer) Jessica Kyer All 4 Aurelius (Secretary) Mary Holmer VIP SOUTHEAST David Showers White Oak Ken Weinstein Country Friends (Parliamentarian) Holly Whitaker Happy Hustlers Leanne Barnett Country Squires (Vice President) SOUTHWEST Nancy McCowan Lopin Lariats (Co-Treasurer & Ambassador Advisor) Julie Casper (4-H/Fairboard Liaison) Kathy Weinstein Country Friends Rachel Schrock Deep Roots AMBASSADORS Sierra Jezuit Town N Country (Jr. Vice President) Katie Ostrowski Town & Country (Jr. Treasurer) Gabby Ankney Town N Country (Jr. Secretary) Genevieve Brown Webberville (Jr. President) Jordan Kolk Ingham Equestrians (Jr. Parliamentarian) Suzie Cantwell Webberville (Advisor)